Drunk driver smashes through fence

A drunk driver has damaged two houses after he smashed into a side fence and took out a neighbouring home's verandah pillar in Melbourne's north.

Police say the silver Holden station wagon was driving south along Elizabeth Street, Westmeadows, near Capri Court, when the 39-year-old driver lost control while going around a bend just after midnight.

The car then crashed through the front yard of one house, taking out a side fence before slamming into the verandah of the home next door.

The Gladstone Park driver tested positive for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Police are investigating the crash and the driver is being interviewed.

Anyone with information is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.